Re-inspection
May 8, 2026
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), May 8, 2026 · Original Source
Food Take Out · Waterloo Region, ON
Amaya Express
102b - 550 King St N
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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
9 inspectionsCompliance Inspection
May 7, 2026
Re-inspection required
4 recorded violations
criticalCode —Facility maintenance
Official wording
The premises is operated and maintained free from potential/immediate health hazards
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: CLOSE FOOD PREMISES, Provide hot and cold running water under pressure where food is processed, prepared, manufactured or where utensils are cleaned
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode —Facility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, or excessive heat
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Ventilation system requires thorough cleaning
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuescriticalCode —Food temperature
Official wording
Hot holding: minimum of 60�C (140�F) after cooking / rapid re-heating
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Ensure food is held above 60�C (140�F) after cooking / rapid re-heating
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode —Handwashing
Official wording
Hand washing basin with supplies of soap and paper towels in dispensers
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Provide hot and cold running water under pressure
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), May 7, 2026 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Jan 14, 2026
Infractions found
5 recorded violations
criticalCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Manual dishwashing: Wash, rinse, sanitize technique
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Chlorine sanitizer concentration must be at least 100 parts per million at 24�C or greater for at least 45 seconds, Ensure manual dishwashing includes the three steps: wash, rinse, and sanitize
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemscriticalCode —Contamination
Official wording
Food protected from contamination or adulteration
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Protect food from contamination and adulteration
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode —Handwashing
Official wording
Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Ensure hand washing basin is unobstructed and accessible for hand washing
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles are cleaned and sanitized
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemscriticalCode —Contamination
Official wording
Multi-service articles and food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized after each use and following operations where contamination may have occurred
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Clean and sanitize multi-service articles after each use and as often as necessary, Clean and sanitize food contact surfaces or equipment as often as necessary
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Sep 22, 2025
Infractions found
4 recorded violations
minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles in good repair
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode —Handwashing
Official wording
Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Ensure hand washing basin is unobstructed and accessible for hand washing
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemscriticalCode —Other
Official wording
Food processed in a safe manner
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Reheat food to original cooking temperature within 2 hours
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cloths and towels maintained in clean, good repair and not used for other purposes
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Keep cloths clean, in good repair, and restricted to a single task
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Sep 22, 2025 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
May 13, 2025
Infractions found
2 recorded violations
criticalCode —Other
Official wording
Food processed in a safe manner
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Cool hazardous food from 60�C (140�F) to 20�C (68�F) within 2 hours, Cool hazardous food from 20�C (68�F) to 4�C (40�F) within 4 hours
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode —Handwashing
Official wording
Hand washing basin with supplies of soap and paper towels in dispensers
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Provide paper towels in a dispenser at hand basin in food preparation area
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), May 13, 2025 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Jan 16, 2025
Infractions found
4 recorded violations
minorCode —Handwashing
Official wording
Hand washing basin with supplies of soap and paper towels in dispensers
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Provide hot and cold running water under pressure
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Cleaning required around, under, and behind kitchen equipment, counters, and baseboards, Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair, Ensure walls are kept clean and in good repair
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles are cleaned and sanitized
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode —Facility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, or excessive heat
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Ventilation system requires thorough cleaning
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Jan 16, 2025 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Nov 26, 2024
Infractions found
5 recorded violations
minorCode —Handwashing
Official wording
Hand washing basin with supplies of soap and paper towels in dispensers
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Provide paper towels in a dispenser at hand basin in food preparation area
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemscriticalCode —Other
Official wording
Food processed in a safe manner
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Cool hazardous food from 60�C (140�F) to 20�C (68�F) within 2 hours, Cool hazardous food from 20�C (68�F) to 4�C (40�F) within 4 hours, Ensure hazardous foods do not remain in the temperature range of 4C to 60C for more than 2 hours during handling, preparation or service
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode —Chemicals
Official wording
Toxic or poisonous substances required for maintenance in food premises are stored and handled as prescribed in the regulation
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Store toxic/poisonous substances in container bearing identifying labels
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyminorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cloths and towels maintained in clean, good repair and not used for other purposes
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Provide sanitizing solution for wiping cloths/rinsing large utensils/rinsing food contact surfaces
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles are of sound and tight construction, Ensure equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles in good repair, Ensure food contact equipment and utensils are free from cracks, crevices and open seams
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Nov 26, 2024 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Aug 2, 2024
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Aug 2, 2024 · Original Source
Compliance Inspection
Jul 31, 2024
Re-inspection required
5 recorded violations
criticalCode —Contamination
Official wording
Multi-service articles and food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized after each use and following operations where contamination may have occurred
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Clean and sanitize multi-service articles after each use and as often as necessary
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationcriticalCode —Other
Official wording
Food is held at 4�C (40�F) or less
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Ensure all hazardous foods are stored at 4�C (40�F) or less, Thaw all hazardous foods maintaining a temperature of 4�C (40�F) or less
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode —Contamination
Official wording
Food protected from contamination or adulteration
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance: Store food off the floor to prevent contamination
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained
Inspector’s notes
Not in Compliance
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemscriticalCode —Other
Official wording
Food processed in a safe manner
Inspector’s notes
Corrected During Inspection: Cool hazardous food from 60�C (140�F) to 20�C (68�F) within 2 hours, Cool hazardous food from 20�C (68�F) to 4�C (40�F) within 4 hours
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Jul 31, 2024 · Original Source
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